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Keep food fresh up to 5 times longer
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Flavor infusion: marinate in minutes versus hours
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Save money
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Serve healthy portion-sizes
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Save Time
Keep Food Fresh Up to 5 Times
Longer
- Air can do a
real number on your food.
- Air causes
oxidation which robs food of fresh taste and can
create "off" flavors, textures and odors.
- Air causes
dehydration which can harden foods (especially
meats) and cause freezer burn.
- Mold and
bacteria can grow as a result of exposure to air
and cause food spoilage.
Using a vacuum sealer
removes the air from specially-designed bags to lock out air and moisture. The secure
vacuum seal keeps food fresher longer than
traditional storage methods – like baggies, foil and
wax paper.
Flavor Infusion: Marinate in
Minutes Versus Hours
Using a vacuum sealer pulls the air out and opens
the pores of the food you are marinating, drawing in
more flavor in about 20 minutes rather than
overnight. Because the marinade is pulled deeper
into the food, you’ll achieve enhanced flavor and a
more supple texture. The technique is used by some
of the country’s most creative chefs in their
restaurants and homes, and now you can do it in your
own kitchen.
Save Money
Did you know that in a given year the average
household throws out 13% of the food in the
refrigerator and freezer due to spoilage and freezer
burn*? Vacuum sealing can help shrink that
number—and stretch your food budget. But preventing
waste is just the beginning. Here are just a few of
the many ways vacuum sealing can save you money:
- Buy staple food
items like chicken breasts and ground beef in
bulk or on sale. Divide into recipe sized
portions and freeze the rest for later use.
- Make the most of
every meal you prepare by sealing and storing
the leftovers for later use. They make great
on-the-go lunches, and are perfect for nights
when you don't have time to cook.
- Buy vegetables
like asparagus, squash, and corn when they're in
season—and at their best and most affordable.
Then blanch and freeze them for use later in the
year.
Serve Healthy Portion-Sizes. .
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Vacuum sealing systems help support your healthy
lifestyle with quick and easy portion control. When
it's time for dinner, all you have to do is remove
your serving-sized entrée from the freezer and pop
it into the microwave—without having to think about
measuring or weighing anything along the way. Here
are some more tips:
- Create
custom-sized bags for small portions of meat,
poultry and fish or vegetables and fruit of all
sizes.
- Divide large
entrees into serving-size portions and only thaw
and heat the minimum amount you need, to avoid
the temptation to eat more.
Keep the following
portion sizes in mind when choosing how much to eat:
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Save Time
One of the best things about owning a vacuum food
storage system is coming home after a hectic day to
a fully-prepared, home-cooked meal. All you do is
heat and serve. Making your own "frozen dinners" is
a healthy, convenient, and affordable alternative to
eating out, buying expensive prepared foods, or
using store-bought "convenience foods," which are
often loaded with fat and preservatives.
Vacuum sealed bags are great for helping to organize
your freezer – they take up less space, are clear so
you can see what’s in them and can be labeled so you
know when you put it in. The same can be done in
your fridge or pantry, too!
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